Sahithi Vaitla
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dedicated UI/UX Designer with expertise in wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, reinforced by the Google UX Design Certificate. Demonstrates a talent for creating intuitive, user-centered designs emphasizing accessibility and responsiveness. Proficient in high-fidelity prototype development, user flows, and personas for mobile and web platforms using tools like Figma. Aiming to leverage creative skills and technical knowledge in an entry-level design role to enhance user-focused digital experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UI/UX Designer
SHELTERMATE
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed a user-friendly platform enabling homeless individuals to locate nearby shelters, check eligibility criteria, and make informed decisions.
- Created user personas, user stories, problem statements, and goal statements to define and address core user needs.
- Developed user flows and hand-sketched wireframes to map out intuitive navigation and interactions.
- Developed detailed prototypes for mobile and web interfaces with a focus on accessibility and aesthetics.
- Focused on responsive design, seamless usability, and inclusive features to cater to diverse user groups.
UI/UX Designer
EDUMATCH
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Sole designer for Edumatch, a mobile app and website that connects parents with tutors, and allows tutors to list their services.
- Developed high-fidelity prototypes, designed user flows, personas, and tested for usability, ensuring an accessible and intuitive navigation experience.
UI/UX Designer
LEARN HUB APP
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked with a team to design hand-sketched wireframes for an educational app prototype, enabling students to discover and RSVP for events.
- Focused on developing information architecture, content, and navigation flows to simplify interactions.
- Tested and refined sketches to align with user needs.
UI/UX Designer
UNIVERSITY EVENT TRACKING APPLICATION
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Contributed to the creation of mockups, storyboards, and user flows for a student event management platform.
- Conducted user research to understand needs, and designed prototypes that ensured intuitive navigation.
- Engaged in iterative improvements for enhanced user experiences.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2024
Skills
- Visual design
- User Stories
- User flows creation
- Typography
- Persona creation
- Accessibility standards
- User research
- Storyboarding techniques
- Usability testing
- JavaScript
- HTML and CSS
- User empathy
- User journey mapping
- Interaction design
- Prototyping
- Wireframing
- Figma
- Information architecture
- Contextual research
- Usability and accessibility
- Responsive design
- Balsamiq
Certification
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate - Dec 2024
Timeline
UI/UX Designer
SHELTERMATE
12.2024 - 01.2025
UI/UX Designer
EDUMATCH
12.2024 - 12.2024
UI/UX Designer
LEARN HUB APP
01.2024 - 04.2024
UI/UX Designer
UNIVERSITY EVENT TRACKING APPLICATION
01.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Cincinnati
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